Hood: hinge and attachmentsRecall 21V-469 · Setra vehicles
Daimler Coaches North America recall 21V-469 covers 530 Setra vehicles for a hood: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 12% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V469000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI#: 75.00U21166A. This recall supersedes previous recall number 20V394.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
12%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.